Monthly Archives: January 2014

[ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Opening tip: Moving on without Bargs (Fri, 24 Jan 2014 06:00:42 EDT) The hits just keep coming for the New York Knicks. Already decimated by frontcourt injuries, the Knicks must move forward without Andrea Bargnani. Bargnani tore a ligament in his left elbow on Wednesday night and is out indefinitely. Mike Woodson already tended to go with a more defensive-oriented lineup over using Bargnani, especially in crunch time. And using Carmelo Anthony at power forward typically yields better matchups with Tyson Chandler at center. [New York Post] Carmelo voted to All-Star Team for sixth straight …continue reading

[New York Daily News] Sinking Knicks outrebounded, outhustled and outshot in loss to 76ers (Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:11:24 GMT) There are five NBA teams with a lower winning percentage than the Knicks. That number will continue to dwindle — and their teetering season somehow will disintegrate further — if they are unable to even defeat the likes of the Sixers on their home floor. [New York Daily News] Lawrence: Tough to Spur Woody’s team (Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:45:10 GMT) The Knicks can’t even win games now against teams that are trying to lose. It’s almost comical, but Mike …continue reading

[New York Times] Pacers Win 5th Straight, Hold Off Warriors 102-94 (Tue, 21 Jan 2014 07:14:21 GMT) When Paul George played at Golden State last season, he missed all seven shots he took and finished scoreless in Indiana’s loss. Instead of sulking, he went straight to the gym after the Pacers arrived back home in the wee hours of the morning. [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Bulls Top Lakers on Gibson’s Buzzer-Beating Layup in Overtime (Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:18:39 GMT) Taj Gibson’s athletic move to the hoop was upheld by video review as the Chicago Bulls evened their record …continue reading